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16 package org.apache.commons.math.distribution;
17
18 /**
19  * The Binomial Distribution.
20  *
21  * Instances of BinomialDistribution objects should be created using
22  * {@link DistributionFactory#createBinomialDistribution(int, double)}.
23  *
24  * <p>
25  * References:
26  * <ul>
27  * <li><a HREF="http://mathworld.wolfram.com/BinomialDistribution.html">
28  * Binomial Distribution</a></li>
29  * </ul>
30  * </p>
31  *
32  * @version $Revision$ $Date: 2005-02-26 05:11:52 -0800 (Sat, 26 Feb 2005) $
33  */
34 public interface BinomialDistribution extends IntegerDistribution {
35     /**
36      * Access the number of trials for this distribution.
37      * @return the number of trials.
38      */
39     int getNumberOfTrials();
40     
41     /**
42      * Access the probability of success for this distribution.
43      * @return the probability of success.
44      */
45     double getProbabilityOfSuccess();
46     
47     /**
48      * Change the number of trials for this distribution.
49      * @param trials the new number of trials.
50      */
51     void setNumberOfTrials(int trials);
52     
53     /**
54      * Change the probability of success for this distribution.
55      * @param p the new probability of success.
56      */
57     void setProbabilityOfSuccess(double p);
58 }
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